PROGRAMS

Our various programs are designed to promote table tennis on Prince Edward Island by introducing the game to young player and training them to become accomplished players to represent Prince Edward Island on upcoming Canada Winter Games.

In addition, our programs provide the adult players with a venue to enjoy the sport, supporting those who desire to be better players as well as those who enjoy the game as a recreation, social, and healthy lifestyle.

JUNIOR PROGRAM
Our Junior program offers players who are 18 years of age or younger as of January 1st, 2017 with two training sessions (Monday 6:30pm-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-11:30am) and one fun game night (Tuesday 6:30pm-8:30pm) playing against other club players.

Our coaches are a diverse group of seasoned instructors and accomplished players, who have years of experience studying, playing, and teaching the games.

All junior players who are born after January 1st, 2001 are eligible for a roster spot representing PEI in the Canada Winter Games 2019 Red Deer, Alberta. The players will be evaluated and selected according to a number of factors: skills possessed, effort in training, professional conduct, etc..

SENIOR PROGRAM
Designed to provide adults and players as young as 15 years of age with a venue to play the game they enjoy, the program offers two free-style playing sessions (Tuesday 6:30pm-8:30pm, Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm) and one league game night (Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm), when players are participating matches in groups and each will be rated monthly by Table Tennis Canada TTCAN).

Beside being an excellent way to keep fit and socialize among new friends of other interesting parts of world: Pakistan, Turkey, China, Vietnam, India, France, etc. the program also provides players who have accumulated a TTCAN rating of 1000 or more with an opportunity to join Team PEI, a group of advanced players (as described below).

All players who are over 18 years of age are eligible to participate in all tournaments that our club involves including the Atlantic Championships 2018 in Newfoundland.

TEAM PEI
Team PEI is a group of players who possess advanced skills (typically by having a TTCAN rating of 1000+), who demonstrate a dedication to the game and the betterment of our club, and a strong commitment to train.

Team PEI members are required to attend high level training twice weekly and encourage to compete in various tournaments in Atlantic Canada to elevate their game skills. Selected members of Team PEI will represent PEI competing in the National tournament.

LEAGUE GAMES
Open to players who are 15 years of age or over, the program offers an official, TTCAN-sanctioned game night (Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm), where the players’ match results are recorded and used in the monthly rating of the players and published on Table Tennis Canada website.

In the group-completion arrangement, where players of one group compete against those of another group, the individual results will be recorded and forwarded to TTCAN for rating purpose.

That sounds exciting! How do I join and what do I need to play?

To join:

Visit our club in one of the following nights: Tuesday (6:30pm-8:30pm), Thursday (6:30pm-8:30pm), or Saturday (1:00pm-2:30pm) to register and pay the membership fee.

To play:

Wear a pair of indoor sneakers

Avoid white shirt

Arrive on time: Tuesday 6:30pm, Thursday 6:30pm, and Saturday 1:00pm.

Bring a table tennis racquet or you can purchase one at the club (stock limited), which generally is superior and less expensive.

OTHER QUESTIONS?
Please do not hesitate to contact the club by phone or anyone of us (listed under the ABOUTmenu option). We’d love to hear from you.

Our club is grateful for the financial support of the Department of Health and Wellness under the PEI Wellness Strategy grant and of our other sponsors!